Wiki in the Classroom

    • With wikis, you do not have to change your curriculum. The contect does not change - just the delivery.
    • Collaborative writing
    • Class newspaper
    • Story telling
    • Poetry
    • Correcting teacher samples of writing
    • Classroom Wikipedia
    • Brainstorming
    • Group Work
    • Literature circles
    • Virtual field trips: Have your students research far away places they would like to go on a field trip, and get them to share images and information about the location.
    • Collaboration between teachers
    • Student Portfolios – students can display and discuss their work with others. It is great for peer editing and peer feedback to help students improve their writing skills.
    • Brainstorm ideas for science fair projects
    • Fan clubs: Start fan clubs for your students’ favorite figures from history and ask them to contribute their favorite quotes, photos, and other tidbits together.
    • Create an on-line text for a subject or content area
    • Student created study guides